Learn Korean BBQ in Korean. Here is a list of must-know 10 kinds of marinated and non-marinated meats in Korean, English and Romanization. You should know all these names if you love the Korean BBQ. Some of these names are often appear in the restaurant menu. The Korean word for BBQ is 바비큐 (ba-bi-kyu). The Korean BBQ refers to the Korean method of roasting meat. Beef, pork or chicken are cooked on gas or charcoal table grills. Marinated meats are usually sweet and often consist of soy sauce, garlic, sugar and sesame oil. Fruits may be added in the marinate as well. The Korean BBQ is not only popular among Koreans but also gained popularity internationally. The first and second most popular marinated meats are 불고기 (bul-go-gi) and 갈비 (gal-bi). 갈비 (gal-bi) is generally made with beef ribs, and it may be called 소갈비 (so-gal-bi). 소 (so) is often omitted when referring to beef ribs. 갈비 (gal-bi) can also be made with pork ribs or chicken. In such cases, they are called 돼지갈비 (dwae-ji-gal-bi) or 닭갈비 (dak-gal-bi). Sometimes, 양념 (yang-nyeom) or 생 (saeng) is added to differentiate marinated and non-marinated.

Korean BBQ in Korean – must-know 10 kinds of meats

English

Korean

Romanization

BBQ

바비큐

ba-bi-kyu

Marinated

Thinly sliced beef sirloin

불고기

bul-go-gi

Beef rib

갈비

gal-bi

Beef rib eye

주물럭

ju-mul-lok

Pork rib

돼지갈비

dwae-ji-gal-bi

Chili pork belly

고추장삼겹살

go-chu-jang-sam-gyeop-ssal

Non-marinated

Beef rib finger meat

갈비살

gal-bi-sal

Beef rib eye

꽃등심

ggeot-ddeung-sim

Thinly sliced beef brisket

차돌박이

cha-dol-ba-gi

Sliced pork belly

삼겹살

sam-gyeop-ssal

Pork neck

항정살

hang-jeong-sal

Now you know Korean BBQ in Korean. How to eat Korean BBQ? Put the grilled meat into a dipping sauce. Place the dipped meat on a lettuce or sesame leaf. Pickled onions, spicy wrap sauce, and other ingredients can be placed on top. Fold the lettuce wrap with your fingers and enjoy. Tell us your favorite marinated and non-marinated meats by leaving us a comment below.